Biosphere reserves

An Internationally Designated Area (IDA) is a natural area internationally recognised by a global or regional designation mechanism. Among these, there are 263 areas where different IDAs fully or partially overlap thus carrying double, triple or even quadruple international designations.

UNESCO biosphere reserves are regions that resemble protected areas, but go far beyond mere protection.

UNESCO biosphere reserves are regions that resemble protected areas, but go far beyond mere protection.

UNESCO biosphere reserves are regions that resemble protected areas, but go far beyond mere protection.